Stay on top of regulatory updates taking place throughout various jurisdictions across the globe.

In December of last year, the GAO published its report on third-party litigation finance, detailing the current trends and characteristics of the industry in the U.S. The report aimed to…

As LFJ recently reported, despite the gradual relaxation of rules around Alternative Business Structures (ABS) for law firm ownerships in some states, we have yet to see a wider adoption…

The development of technology and media channels the support law firms connecting with potential plaintiffs has made it easier than ever to launch mass torts. In combination with the growing…

As the European Union considers proposals for enhanced regulation and oversight of third-party litigation funding on the continent, there has been much speculation that the UK’s litigation finance industry could…

In recent years, we have experienced the relaxation of rules governing ownership of law firms in a small number of states, beginning with Utah in 2020 and Arizona in 2021….

The shadow of the Voss Report’s recommendations looms over the future of litigation funding in Europe, as firms evaluate where the best opportunities will be in 2023. As some in…

Calls for increased transparency in the litigation finance industry are being brought by opponents of the practice, with the aim of forcing funders to disclose detailed information around funding agreements…

Among the various criticisms faced by the litigation funding industry, one that has found a resurgent voice in recent months has been the claim that allowing third-party funding of lawsuits…

Analysis of regulatory development in the European Union has largely focused on the potentially negative consequences of the proposed changes outlined in the Voss Report. However, there is equal opportunity…

Critics of litigation funding often cite a myriad of reasons why the practice should come under increasing regulation, claiming it lacks transparency and that funders exert control over the litigation…

Disclosure remains one of the hottest topics in the world of litigation funding, as courts, legislators and pressure groups are all weighing in on the level of transparency that should…

AxiaFunder, the innovative litigation funding platform, has achieved a new milestone in the company’s trajectory, as it has been granted direct authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the…

Disclosure in litigation funding continues to be one of the leading topics of discussion for the industry, particularly driven by recent U.S. patent dispute cases that have led to fiercely…

The use of litigation funding has been seen by many as a method for equalizing the balance between plaintiffs and defendants, providing the needed capital to enable parties to seek…

With 2023 set to be an important year for regulatory developments in the litigation funding industry, an early sign of progress has emerged in Europe. Whilst the European Union may…

The maturation of the litigation funding industry has not only provided a tool to widen access to justice, but has also begun to offer law firms the capital and resources…

The beginning of the new year appears to have continued where 2022 left off, as third-party funding disclosure in patent lawsuits remains a contentious issue in a number of cases….

Regulation will be a key industry focus in 2023, with the stage having been set by the Voss Report passed by the European Parliament in September. However, the report’s proposals…

Disclosure of litigation funding remains one of the most discussed industry topics as we head into the end of the year, with disclosure requirements and disputes occurring in jurisdictions around…

Regulatory developments are at the front of mind for funders around the world, with significant proposals being discussed to place restrictions on third-party funding in the European Union, whilst other…

This Sunday’s “60 Minutes” featured a segment on the growth of litigation funding. Host Leslie Stahl highlighted the industry’s important role within the Legal Services sector, but also pointed out…

The traditional partnership model for law firms has been one of the bedrocks of the industry for so long, that suggestions of alternative ownership structures have been regularly dismissed without…

Litigation funders in the UK have been increasingly vocal about the potential for a surge in mass class actions, paralleling the rise in large-scale class actions in other prominent jurisdictions….

With the issue of disclosure at the forefront of industry commentary, those who seek to limit the influence of third-party funding are ramping up pressure to have legislation enacted which…

The primary benefit of litigation funding for plaintiffs is the ability to seek justice where they lack the capital to cover the costs involved in the process. However, the current…

As reported by LFJ in September, the Irish government announced plans to introduce legislation permitting litigation funding for international arbitrations and disputes. However, the exact roadmap for what kind of…

While litigation funding is seen by many as a vehicle for widening access to justice and changing the balance of power in favour of consumers and plaintiffs who lack the…

International arbitration and dispute resolution remains one of the most complex and wide-ranging areas which litigation funders are involved in. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) sits…

There has been plenty of commentary in recent months arguing that litigation financing has revolutionized the patent dispute market, providing an invaluable asset to inventors and patent holders who have…